A good home remedy for high cortisol is consuming yams because it helps regulate cortisol levels in the blood. Furthermore, yam has a phytosteroid that can reduce the unpleasant effects of excess cortisol in the blood.
Just increase your yam consumption during meals and see results within a few days. Here is an example of how to use yam:
Yam puree recipe for high cortisol
Ingredients
- 8 small yams
- Half an onion
- 1 head of garlic
- half a glass of white wine
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- pepper
- herbs
Preparation mode
Peel the yams and wash well under running water. Cut into small pieces and soak for about 15 minutes in just water. Place the chopped onion, garlic, olive oil and wine in a pan and let it boil for a few minutes and then add a little of the water in which the yams were soaking. Then cook the yams with the lid closed for 15 to 20 minutes or until the yams are soft. Squeeze the yams while still in the pan and season with pepper and aromatic herbs to taste, such as thyme, for example.
For those who suffer from high cortisol, a good tip is to do physical activity, which helps reduce stress and release toxins.
